Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 355 - COASTAL SAND DUNE RULES
Section 096-355-7 - Standards for back dune projects

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-355-7

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. General standards. Each back dune project must meet the standards for all projects contained in Section 5.

B. Development on individual lots. No more than 20% of the total area of a lot may be covered by the footprint of a building(s). If total building coverage exceeds 20% of the total lot area on the date that an application is accepted for processing by the department or did exceed 20% of the total lot area within one year of the date that an application is accepted for processing by the department, the percentage of lot area covered by buildings may not be increased.

C. Unstable back dune areas. Certain back dune areas may be identified as erosion hazard areas. New buildings, additions to existing buildings, and reconstructed buildings located in those areas must meet the standards of Section 6(G).

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